Tag Archives: religion

“Pick Up Your Pallet and Walk”

Posted on May 8, 2016 by aaronkreider

After these things there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem by the sheep gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew Bethesda (which means “The House of Loving-Kindness”), having … Continue reading →

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Deliverance from what?

Posted on April 18, 2012 by aaronkreider

Deliverance from what? An excerpt from Discovering the Character of God Written By George MacDonald Compiled, Arranged and Edited by Michael R Phillips The Lord never came to deliver men from the consequences of their sins while those sins yet … Continue reading →

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Dare We Imagine Thee as Good as Thou Art?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by aaronkreider

“… what do you think?” he said suddenly one day. “If a devil were to repent, would God forgive him?”
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God the Destroyer of Sin

Posted on January 15, 2012 by aaronkreider

In the hope of giving a larger idea to the justice of God I ask, “Why is God bound to punish sin?” Continue reading →

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God Creator of the Will

Posted on January 13, 2012 by aaronkreider

“All things are possible with God, but all things are not easy… In the very nature of being (that is, God), it must be hard – and divine history shows how hard – to create that which shall not be himself, yet like himself.”
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The Rich Man and Lazarus

Posted on April 13, 2011 by aaronkreider

A brief look at the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus and its implications regarding salvation and justice. Continue reading →

Posted in Belief, Exegesis/Commentary, Justice | Tagged bible, faith, God, Jesus, Justice, lazarus, poor, religion, resurrection, rich, salvation, social justice, universalism | Leave a comment

After a long period of silence…

Posted on March 21, 2011 by aaronkreider

I believe I may start posting again. This whole controversy over Rob Bell’s new book is getting me all excited. For those who are confused what universalism is or isn’t; this article offers a brief guide. If anyone reading this … Continue reading →

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